Why ICDL?
ICDL is the leading basic computer
skills certification program in the world because it is unique
in possessing all the essential characteristics listed below:
1. Truly international, with a presence in approximately
150 countries and translated in over 40 languages.
2. With a global standard Syllabus and Tests, with proven global experience in organizing large-scale examinations (over 6 million candidates and 25 million tests) that require the use of computers.
3. Vendor independent certification program that allows candidates to prepare and be tested on the software platform of their choice.
4. Regional headquarters presence and a National Operator Licensee in every country, in order to fully support the examinations locally.
5. Wide and diverse Approved Test Centre (ATC) network and established presence in every country (more than 25,000 ATCs all over the world).
6. Implementation of an Automated Test Evaluation System (ATES) based on the simulation methodology, localizable for every language and country.
7. Implementation of a complete business solution for the administration of the examinations by means of a web-based Administration / Management Information System (M.I.S.) intranet and a public web portal.
8. Marketing plan for the rapid dissemination of the computer skills certification program in every country, incorporating a variety of promotional materials.
9. Staff fully qualified on the implementation and administration matters of such a certification program, with substantial relevant practical experience and expertise in the Information Technology (IT) education sector.
10. Implementation of internal quality control processes that safeguard the credibility of the examinations, including indicatively: (a) candidate identification check, (b) presence of invigilator during examinations, and (c) large Questions Test Base (QTB) that ensures in the case of a re-take of a previously failed exam that the candidate will not be tested on the same questions.
11. Availability of Approved Courseware based on the current international syllabus of the certification programs, customized for every country.
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